Linking training and development to employees’ attitudes and behaviors: the mediating role of engagement
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 23 March 2023
Issue publication date: 21 March 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Because employees’ positive attitudes and behaviors are important to ensure organizational performance, organizations attempt to carry out human resource practices to shape these attitudes and behaviors. This paper aims to examine this issue by focusing on the effects of training and development (TD) on employee engagement (EE), satisfaction (ES) and retention (ER).
Design/methodology/approach
For empirical analysis, the authors use structural equation modeling and data collected from employees in a developing economy.
Findings
TD is positively and directly associated with EE, ES and ER. In addition, EE is found to mediate the indirect effects of TD on ES and ER.
Practical implications
The findings suggest some practical implications for TD activities to enhance employees’ positive attitudes and behaviors.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is among the early attempts to examine the direct and indirect effects of TD on EE, ES and ER in a developing economy. The findings add to the growing literature suggesting that TD can contribute to the improvement of employees’ positive attitudes and behaviors.
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Acknowledgements
Declarations of interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
Data availability statement: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Citation
Tien Thanh, P. and Thu Ha, N. (2024), "Linking training and development to employees’ attitudes and behaviors: the mediating role of engagement", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 48 No. 3/4, pp. 357-374. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-10-2022-0105
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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